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Tablet Birth of a Nation 22 May 2023
This text explores the changes and reforms in Saudi Arabia under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), particularly in relation to the hosting of the Saudi...
22 May 2023
Tablet Travelers to Unimaginable Lands: Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver, and the Human Brain 19 May 2023
"Travelers to Unimaginable Lands" is an insightful book that explores the experiences of caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease. The book introdu...
19 May 2023
Tablet An Elevator You Can Live Inside 19 May 2023
Prairiewolf's self-titled album offers a calm and confident musical experience that combines elements of lounge music, cosmic rock, and krautrock. With a sou...
19 May 2023
Tablet How Hebrew Kept Us a People 19 May 2023
The Hebrew language has played a significant role in Jewish history and identity. Hebrew evolved from simply referring to the way individuals or tribes spoke...
19 May 2023
Tablet The Facts Behind the Fiction 19 May 2023
Miriam Bradman Abrahams, a Cuban refugee who now lives in Long Island, felt a deep longing to understand her family's background and tell their story. She be...
19 May 2023
Tablet ‘Marm’ Mandelbaum: Queen of the Fences 18 May 2023
Marm Mandelbaum, also known as the Queen of the Fences, was a notorious criminal in New York City in the late 19th century. She operated as a fence, buying a...
18 May 2023
Tablet Urban Progressivism’s National Tour Crashes in Philadelphia 18 May 2023
In the Philadelphia mayoral race, Cherelle Parker emerged as the Democratic nominee, securing a win with her promise to address the city's gun violence and d...
18 May 2023
Tablet Faith After Faith 17 May 2023
The author reflects on a personal experience of losing trust with their mother and explores the theme of rebuilding trust and faith after disappointment. The...
17 May 2023
Tablet A Cannes Diary 17 May 2023
The article discusses the recently concluded Cannes Festival and highlights some of the notable films and events that took place. Justine Triet won the Palme...
17 May 2023
Tablet Nan Goldin Is Our Watteau 17 May 2023
The article discusses the work and life of photographer Nan Goldin, known for her intimate and raw portrayals of herself and her friends. Goldin's slideshow,...
17 May 2023
Tablet Adding Sikhs to the Curriculum 16 May 2023
The Sikh Coalition, an advocacy organization for Sikh Americans, has been working to combat discrimination and promote religious liberty for Sikhs in the Uni...
16 May 2023
Tablet Our Weaponized Legal System Misfires 16 May 2023
The article discusses the weaponization of judicial systems by political parties to target and discredit politicians from opposing parties, posing a threat t...
16 May 2023
Tablet Silicon Valley’s Civil War 15 May 2023
The article discusses the growing divide and conflict within the Silicon Valley tech elite, with figures like Marc Andreessen, Elon Musk, and Peter Thiel cri...
15 May 2023
Tablet Signs and Wonders 15 May 2023
This article explores the abundance of signs and flyers in Los Angeles, discussing their various messages and purposes. The author highlights the juxtapositi...
15 May 2023
Tablet Texas Dreaming 12 May 2023
This article discusses the influence of Texas on filmmaker Wes Anderson's distinct style, which is often imitated in popular culture. It also highlights how ...
12 May 2023
Tablet The Woke University’s Servant Class 12 May 2023
This article highlights the plight of adjunct faculty, who constitute over 70% of university faculty yet are significantly underpaid and lack job security. D...
12 May 2023
Tablet Matchmaker, Matchmaker—Now Streaming 12 May 2023
The author discusses their initial reservations about reality television and their surprise enjoyment of the Netflix series "Jewish Matchmaking." The show fo...
12 May 2023
Tablet My Two Moms 12 May 2023
The author reflects on the influence of her two mothers on her identity as a woman, wife, and mother. She describes her Jewish mother-in-law, Joyce, as warm ...
12 May 2023
Tablet My Mother on My Mind 11 May 2023
In this personal essay, the author reflects on his relationship with his mother and the significance of Mother's Day. He shares a story about his father, who...
11 May 2023
Tablet The Soloveitchik Solution 11 May 2023
In this article, the author argues for a reconciliation between secular and religious Israelis. They suggest that the scientific and technical elite of Israe...
11 May 2023
Tablet How Hannah Arendt’s Zionism Helped Create American Gay Identity 10 May 2023
Hannah Arendt, a Jewish philosopher, played a significant role in the creation of American gay identity through her influence on her student, Michael Denneny...
10 May 2023
Tablet The Ancient Wonders of Fennel 10 May 2023
This article discusses the historical and cultural significance of fennel in Jewish and Mediterranean cuisines. Fennel has been consumed by Jews since biblic...
10 May 2023
Tablet Can the Military Rebuild Itself? 9 May 2023
American defense planners are concerned about their dwindling stockpiles of missiles and munitions as they support Ukraine in its war against Russia. This is...
9 May 2023
Tablet Noa Kirel’s European Offensive 9 May 2023
Noa Kirel, a popular pop star in Israel, is representing the country in the Eurovision Song Contest. Despite the risk of damaging her reputation if she perfo...
9 May 2023
Tablet Rabbis Have to Talk About God 9 May 2023
In this article, the author discusses their initial discomfort in talking about God with their congregation, due to the low percentage of American Jews who b...
9 May 2023
Tablet Bill Farley’s Band of Brothers 8 May 2023
"I Wanted to Be a Man With a Gun" is a documentary film by Bill Farley that explores the experiences of three American soldiers, Paul Mico, Harold Kozloff, a...
8 May 2023
Tablet You Are Not Destined to Live in Quiet Times 8 May 2023
The COVID pandemic and the rise of AI have challenged the belief in American technological progress stagnating. While some argued that current technologies w...
8 May 2023
Tablet The Waiter 8 May 2023
The article discusses David Mogentale, a waiter at Barney Greengrass on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, who is known for his brusque and playful style. It ...
8 May 2023
Tablet Songs of Sugihara’s Survivors 5 May 2023
This article discusses the story of Chiune Sempo Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania during WWII who saved the lives of over 4,000 Jewish refugees by ...
5 May 2023
Tablet Reviving the Springsteen Revival 5 May 2023
The article discusses the resurgence of the "hipster Springsteen revival" in the rock music scene. It highlights the influence of Bruce Springsteen on bands ...
5 May 2023
Tablet In Portland, Maine, One Community of Immigrants Welcomes Another 4 May 2023
In the early 1900s, Jews from Eastern Europe immigrated to the US, settling in New York City. However, there were some Jews who found New York City too warm ...
4 May 2023
Tablet The New Herodians 4 May 2023
The State of Israel is facing a crucial choice between maintaining its independence or becoming a client of a great power, governed by a Herodian faction. Th...
4 May 2023
Tablet When Shawarma Meets Focaccia, and Pizza Mixes With Lahmajoun 3 May 2023
Israeli Arab chefs have been embracing Italian influences in their cuisine, combining classic Arab dishes with Italian flavors. This trend is seen in restaur...
3 May 2023
Tablet Polish Responsibility for the Holocaust Was Not Minor 3 May 2023
The book "Night Without End: The Fate of Jews in German-Occupied Poland" highlights the significant role played by local non-Jewish populations in the Holoca...
3 May 2023
Tablet Been Around the World 2 May 2023
Daniel Herszberg, a native of Melbourne, Australia, became the fourth Australian and one of fewer than 300 people in the world to visit every country by the ...
2 May 2023
Tablet The Banality of Evil on TV 2 May 2023
The article discusses two television series, "The Patients of Dr. Garcia" and "Transatlantic," and their portrayal of fascism. It also references Hannah Aren...
2 May 2023
Tablet The Hectic, Violent, and Relatively Short Life of Big Jack Zelig 1 May 2023
This text tells the story of Big Jack Zelig, a Jewish gangster in the Lower East Side of New York City in the early 20th century. Despite his criminal activi...
1 May 2023
Tablet Commie Chic Invades American Grade Schools 1 May 2023
The author discusses the presence of communist figures like Angela Davis in American schools and the reluctance to teach about the crimes committed by commun...
1 May 2023
Tablet Sonnets for the Trilingual Family Man 28 Apr 2023
In this article, the author explores Eugene Ostashevsky's collection of sonnets titled "The Feeling Sonnets." Ostashevsky reinvents the sonnet form with his ...
28 Apr 2023
Tablet When Jews Got Green Thumbs 28 Apr 2023
The article explores how postwar American Jews embraced suburbia and its associated values, including the importance of gardens and spaciousness. Moving to t...
28 Apr 2023
Tablet Ballad of a Redneck Jew 28 Apr 2023
"Ballad of a Redneck Jew" is a reflection on the artistic works of Maurice Schmidt, a painter from rural Texas, and the band Wednesday, led by Karly Hartzman...
28 Apr 2023
Tablet Are You There God? It’s Me, Sarah 27 Apr 2023
"Are You There God? Its Me, Sarah" discusses the enduring relevance of the book "Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret" and its exploration of intermarriage an...
27 Apr 2023
Tablet Our Singular Century 27 Apr 2023
Henry Adams, a prominent American historian, observed and quantified the rate of change in human civilization using the concept of the Adams curve. He noted ...
27 Apr 2023
Tablet Indie Rock, Israeli Style 27 Apr 2023
"Furious and Fast: The Story of Fast Music and the Patiphone" is a documentary that explores the thriving independent music scene in Tel Aviv from 2000 to 20...
27 Apr 2023
Tablet Disappointment 26 Apr 2023
The author reflects on the concept of disappointment as a defining characteristic of Jewish identity. They argue that disappointment, the nonfulfillment of e...
26 Apr 2023
Tablet Judgement Day 26 Apr 2023
This article reflects on the careers of Derek Jeter and Aaron Judge, two biracial superstars for the New York Yankees. Jeter, known for his clutch performanc...
26 Apr 2023
Tablet Losing My Senses 26 Apr 2023
The author recounts her experience of losing her sense of smell and taste due to contracting COVID-19. She reflects on how this loss has affected her relatio...
26 Apr 2023
Tablet The Haifa Mural 26 Apr 2023
The Haifa Mural, created in 1948 for a Jewish temple in Manchester, Connecticut, is a significant artistic expression that celebrated Israel's founding. Haif...
26 Apr 2023
Tablet The RFK Jr. Tapes 25 Apr 2023
This text is a personal reflection on the Kennedy family and their political legacy. The author recounts their personal experiences with Bobby Kennedy Jr. an...
25 Apr 2023
Tablet A Guilty Pleasure for Israeli Independence Day 25 Apr 2023
Tunisian fricass has become a popular Israeli Independence Day tradition. This dish, which is essentially a spicy tuna sandwich deep-fried inside a doughnut,...
25 Apr 2023